The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has settled the outstanding electricity bill of the Mihintale Sacred City amounting to Rs. 4.1 million since 2022.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Wednesday (August 02) disconnected the power supply to the Mihintale Sacred City after prior notice over the outstanding bills.
Condemning the move to disconnect the power supply to the Mihintale Sacred City, Opposition and SJB Leader MP Sajth Premadasa told the media today that the outstanding arrears have been settled.
Issuing a statement, MP Premadasa said that a decision had been made to pay off the arrears following a discussion with party members and the Samagi Buddhist Advisory Committee.
The arrears were paid from donations received from the party members and other donors for this purpose, he added.
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